Dolly

Female

What does Dolly mean?

A pet name for a beloved person.

What's the origin of Dolly?

English

How is Dolly pronounced?

/ˈdɑli/

What does it say about you to have a cat named Dolly?

It suggests that you have a fondness for classic names and may have a sentimental streak.

Is Dolly a good cat name?

Dolly has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Dolly is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Dolly is found in these categories:

striped cat names
striped

Dolly's playful, vibrant personality matches her lively, colorful fur.

country cat names
country

She's named after iconic American singer, Dolly Parton.

affectionate cat names
affectionate

Dolly suggests cuddliness, warmth, and a gentle, loving nature.

Popularity

Based on likes, Dolly ranks #129 with users of MeowNames.com.

Dolly is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Dolly is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dolly was, over the past 30 days, the 1355th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Dolly is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Dolly was viewed 23 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Dolly:

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